Citroën Tulip | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Citroën |
Production | 1994 [1] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Concept car |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | 9.8 kW (electric motor) |
Electric range | 72 km (44.7 mi) |
Dimensions | |
Length | 2,100 mm (82.7 in) |
The Citroën Tulip was a concept car and prototype from 1994, designed and developed by the car manufacturer PSA Peugeot Citroën and its partners Via GTI and Cegelec. [2] Tulip stands for Transport Urbain Libre Individual et Public. The two-seater electric car previewed an hourly rental carsharing system in Tours, France. The small, 2.1m long car was powered by a 9.8 kW motor driving the front wheels. [3]
The car was charged by induction by driving to a designated location. The Tulip had a top speed of 75 km/h (46.6 mph) and a range of 72 km (44.7 mi). [4]